Blackhawks Breakaway

First-round surprises, how former Blackhawks are faring in playoffs, and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about their biggest surprises in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, the guys weigh in on the most intriguing series, which former Blackhawks have caught their eye, what's up with the NHL officiating and their not-so-bold predictions — are the Toronto Maple Leafs for real?1:00 - Biggest surprise so far in the first round of the playoffs?13:15 - Most intriguing series of the first round?18:30 - Which former Blackhawk is catching your eye in the playoffs?23:50 - What's up with the NHL officiating?33:00 - Not-so-bold prediction of the first round

Which pending UFAs, RFAs should Blackhawks bring back in 2023-24?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau dive into Chicago's pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and play a game of "bring back" or "let go." What will Philipp Kurashev's next contract look like? Will Andreas Athanasiou and Caleb Jones be back?1:10 - Bring back or let go: Andreas Athanasiou (UFA)4:20 - Bring back or let go: Jujhar Khaira (UFA)5:25 - Bring back or let go: Buddy Robinson (UFA)6:08 - Bring back or let go: Andreas Englund (UFA)8:40 - Bring back or let go: Alex Stalock (UFA)10:00 - Bring back or let go: Anders Bjork (RFA)11:30 - Bring back or let go: Austin Wagner (RFA)12:25 - Bring back or let go: Philipp Kurashev (RFA)13:45 - Bring back or let go: Caleb Jones (RFA)15:20 - Bring back or let go: Ian Mitchell (RFA)16:15 - Bring back or let go: Joey Anderson (RFA)17:35 - Bring back or let go: Arvid Soderblom (RFA)18:35 - Bring back or let go: Alec Regula (RFA)

Takeaways from Blackhawks exit interviews, first-round playoff picks

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau tie up some loose ends and offer their takeaways from Chicago's exit interviews. Plus, the guys give their first-round predictions of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.1:00 - Takeaways from Alex Stalock's exit interview4:40 - Takeaways from Andreas Athanasiou's exit interview11:25 - Takeaways from Jujhar Khaira's exit interview14:00 - Takeaways from Seth Jones' exit interview22:40 - Takeaways from Connor Murphy's exit interview25:50 - Takeaways from Jarred Tinordi's exit interview28:15 - Could Blackhawks associate GM Jeff Greenberg and former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman be on the Pittsburgh Penguins' radar?32:20 - First-round predictions of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jonathan Toews plays last game with Blackhawks as season comes to close

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews playing his last game with the Blackhawks as the 2022-23 season officially comes to a close. Plus, our favorite No. 19 moments and what his potential future looks like.1:11 - Jonathan Toews plays final game with Blackhawks7:06 - Toews on Blackhawks not offering him a contract25:44 - Toews on the emotions of his last game in Chicago33:34 - Will Toews continue playing or will he retire?38:47 - Our favorite Toews moments

Tank update and Blackhawks 2022-23 season awards

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide a tank update and hand out their team awards for the 2022-23 season, including best offensive player, defensive player, inspirational player, comeback player, most improved player and more. Plus, the guys weigh in on Jonathan Toews having a goal overturned in what could have been his second-to-last home game.1:00 - Blackhawks let the lead slip away against Minnesota4:00 - Did you agree with the Jonathan Toews goal being overturned?7:37 - Marcus Foligno's wake-up call to Wild10:47 - The Katchouk-Khaira-Anderson line continues to shine14:36 - Tank update25:00 - Rockford IceHogs trying to stave off Chicago Wolves in playoff race28:30 - Blackhawks 2022-23 end-of-season awards

Should the NHL tweak its draft lottery system?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis weigh in on the NHL's draft lottery system and whether they would make changes to it. Plus, a Frozen Four update and the possibility of this being the final week for Jonathan Toews with the Blackhawks.1:00 - Should the NHL make more changes to its draft lottery system?29:06 - Will this be the final week for Jonathan Toews with the Blackhawks?42:33 - Frozen Four update

Jonathan Toews makes early return, IceHogs trying to hang on to playoff spot and more

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews making a surprise early return on Saturday. Plus, the Rockford IceHogs are fighting to keep their spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Blackhawks got some favorable scores across the NHL over the weekend, and much more.2:47 - Jonathan Toews makes surprise early return on Saturday10:00 - Toews said he's not near making a decision on retirement19:20 - Rockford IceHogs trying to hang on to a playoff spot26:00 - Blackhawks continue to lock up prospects, including Gavin Hayes28:45 - Standings watching and another Tankathon spin

Jonathan Toews: ’Could be my last few weeks’ with Blackhawks

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews opening up about his illness and whether this could be his final few weeks with the Blackhawks and his playing career. The guys also discuss the Blackhawks finally moving into dead last with less than two weeks to go in the regular season.1:25 - Jonathan Toews opens up about his illness10:50 - Toews admits this could be his final weeks with Blackhawks17:28 - Blackhawks move into sole possession of 32nd

Will Jonathan Toews make a comeback before the season ends?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about Jonathan Toews ramping up to make a potential comeback before the season ends. Plus, injury updates on Jarred Tinordi and Philipp Kurashev, Lukas Reichel continues to show flashes, how the Blackhawks are staying mentally engaged with the finish line in sight, a Frozen Four update and much more.0:00 - Jonathan Toews has begun skating. Will he make a comeback before the season ends?7:40 - Will Jarred Tinordi be back with the Blackhawks next season?15:00 - Lukas Reichel continues to show flashes21:50 - The Blackhawks' center depth takes another hit with the Philipp Kurashev injury26:15 - How the Blackhawks are staying mentally engaged with two and a half weeks left36:45 - Frozen Four update

Is the end of the road nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about whether the end of the road is nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. Plus, the guys discuss what the future might hold for Ian Mitchell, the seven Blackhawks prospects participating in the NCAA men's hockey tournament, the NHL's 10-year deal with Fanatics as the new uniform partner, and more.2:00 - Is the end of the road nearing for Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews?16:20 - The Blackhawks' power play is really struggling17:45 - What does the future hold for Ian Mitchell?23:45 - Surprised Lukas Reichel isn't getting a look at center?30:35 - Seven Blackhawks prospects participating in the NCAA men's hockey tournament38:25 - Fanatics signs 10-year deal to become NHL's new uniform partner